CYATHUS, a Cup made use of in the Temple for Libations. The Hebrews had likewise a Measure which they called Kos or Cup, and held the quantity of four Cubick Inches, and something over. This was the Cup of Blessing out of which they drank, when they gave thanks after solemn Meals, as on the day of the Passover. See Cup.
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